gelation time

noun

The amount of time required for the plastic encapsulant in its liquid form to transform into a gel.

Meanings

noungelation time (countable and uncountable, plural gelation times)

plural gelation times

  1. countableuncountablepolymer chemistryThe amount of time required for the plastic encapsulant in its liquid form to transform into a gel.
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